broken#2 (a)

a00289983

type a
lex_filenum 00
def not continuous in space, time, or sequence or varying abruptly
examples broken lines of defense
a broken cable transmission
broken sleep
tear off the stub above the broken line
a broken note
broken sobs
Outgoing links
Also see discontinuous, noncontinuous
Antonym broken → unbroken
Similar to broken-field; dashed, dotted; fitful, interrupted, off-and-on(a); halting
Incoming links
Similar to broken-field; dashed, dotted; fitful, interrupted, off-and-on(a); halting
Antonym unbroken → broken
Also see discontinuous, noncontinuous

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